A Nigerian-led study has developed high-yielding cowpea varieties with durable, multi-gene resistance to Striga, offering a scalable solution for smallholder farmers.


A Nigerian-led study has developed high-yielding cowpea varieties with durable, multi-gene resistance to Striga, offering a scalable solution for smallholder farmers.

In rural Bauchi, a single intervention transforms Altine Lamara’s rice milling business into a growing enterprise, creating income, confidence, and opportunity for women across her community.

Women power much of Africa’s agricultural workforce, yet they remain among the most underserved in access to land, finance, and markets. Insights from the FSSS International Women’s Day webinar reveal why investing in women farmers is not charity but a strategic pathway to stronger food systems, resilient communities, and inclusive economic growth.